Converting 5.08622 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.08622 to a fraction

Result

5.08622 =
254311
50000
Mixed number:
5
4311
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.08622 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.08622 × 100000 = 508622

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.08622 =

508622
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 508622 and 100000.

GCD(508622, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

508622
100000

=

508622 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

254311
50000
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